Shivaranjani for the weekend
Shiavaranjani is a raga used to express sorrow or longing. Here is a song from the 60s:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llLLU38tCk8
From ' Piya milan ki aas' (1961)
There are many songs in Shivaranjani. I will post some later.
A song to dance to: Ek pardesi mera dhil le gaya (Phagun-1958)
Ek pardesi mera dhil le gaya - Phagun 1958
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTbKjS2U2b8
The tune was used in Alibaba and 40 Thieves=Tamil (alibabavum 40 thirudargaLum)
Chinnanchiru chitte en cheenaa kalkaNde
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88qY0TghS5I&feature=fvsr
Darbari kanada for the weekend
There are many songs in Darbari kanada or a tune close to the raga. I chose this one because it happens to be a bhajan and also brings out the raga well:
Tora man darpan from kaajal kehlaye(1965) by Asha Bhonsle:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c44Ah24hr9M
Have a good weekend! :)